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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, situated on the banks of the Vembanand Lake is
known for its varied avian population. Local varieties such as waterfowls,
cuckoos and owls, as well as the migratory Siberian Cranes can be viewed
here.
If you are a bird lover then this is place for you to watch those colourful
and beautiful creatures in their nests in the tree tops chirping and taking
flight every now and then. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, situated on the banks
of the Vembanand Lake is known for its varied avian population. Local varieties
such as waterfowls, cuckoos and owls, as well as the migratory Siberian
Cranes can be viewed here. Siberian cranes are the most sought after birds
that all bird lovers love to watch as they are rare kind of species that
come down during a particular time frame and also for a stipulated time.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, situated on the banks of the Vembanand Lake is
known for its varied avian population. Local varieties such as waterfowls,
cuckoos and owls, as well as the migratory Siberian Cranes can be viewed
here.
The Kumarakom Tourist Complex, sprawling over 101 acres of enchanting wooded
land and lake, was built around the 50-year-old 'Baker's Mansion', which
was earlier a small hotel run by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation
(KTDC).
Now the complex has been renovated in grand style by the Taj Kerala Resorts
Ltd. Boats are available on hire for a a cruise around the sanctuary.
Viewing The Wild - Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Houseboats and motor boats are available on hire for bird watching cruises
on the lake.
Wild Population of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
The main attractions are local birds like the water fowl, cuckoo, owl, egret,
heron and the water duck, as well as the migratory Siberian cranes.
Parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers, wood beetle, and other birds are seen
here during their respective migratory seasons.
Best Time To Visit
The best time to bird watch is between June and August . To watch Migratory
birds, November to February is the best time.
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